Associate Project Manager, Technical Operations

Biomarin - Novato, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Novato, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Associate Project Manager, Technical Operations at BioMarin plays a crucial role in managing project execution plans and timelines within the Technical Operations group. This position supports cross-functional partnerships to ensure the availability of products to external partners and patients, while also serving as a subject matter expert to operationalize project plans aligned with product strategy.

Responsibilities

• Creation and management of execution plans, timelines, and project controls.
• Partnering with Team leads to drive execution of project plans in alignment with product strategies.
• Facilitating and managing team meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, and drafting minutes.
• Preparation of routine status reports and communication of project progress to stakeholders.
• Identifying project issues, risks, or scheduling constraints and assisting in their resolution.
• Promoting a culture of collaboration and effective communication within the team.
• Assisting TOPS Product Teams in developing presentations for project reviews.
• Identifying cross-project synergies to leverage efficiencies.
• Contributing to the development of best practices and process optimizations.
• Managing projects supporting continuous improvements of program management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-5 years total relevant experience, including project management.
• At least 2+ years in a project management role.
• Understanding of biotech or drug product development and multi-project planning.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and update complex schedules.
• Experience in early-stage CMC development and portfolio management is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence others in English.
• Strong risk management analysis and project management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint; MS-Project preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CMC activities for development programs (Clinical stage).
• Exposure to portfolio management.
• Lean-DMAIC expertise, Green belt or higher certification.
• Strong regulatory and GMP acumen, specifically ICH8-12.
• PMP Certification.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits dependent on the level and position offered.